A close up of a model wearing a cream pair of Alohas Tb.490 Club Sneakers and a set of ribbed socks

The best trainers to wear with dresses

From cult Adidas classics to luxury Loewe Flow Runner 2.0's, here are the chicest sneakers to style with dresses this season

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Read our full commerce guidelines here.

Orion Scott
Fashion Features Writer
Updated: April 16, 2025

Sneakerheads have been infiltrating the street style set for the past few years now - and we're honestly totally here for it. 

Way back when traditional shoe styles ruled the roost, but now, rocking a pair of trainers to Fashion Week is totally commonplace, and stylish sneakers are ten a penny.

Excellent news for exercise avoidants – there's zero need to work up a sweat to justify treating yourself to a fresh pair of kicks.

Sneakers were everywhere during S/S25 Copenhagen Fashion Week © Getty
Sneakers were everywhere during S/S25 Copenhagen Fashion Week

This season, we're all about utilising our trainer collection to the max and styling our pairs alongside dresses. Injecting your wardrobe with a generous dose of casual cool will stand you in good stead on days when you need to look polished but not overly formal.

If you're into high-octane patterns, keep things understated with a minimalist, single-hue trainer, perhaps echoing one of the print's accent shades. High tops pair well with mini lengths – check out styles by the likes of Gola, Puma, and Loewe.

Chunky, retro styles offset the initial drama of a maxi, and Salomon's XT-6 are a case in point. Our fail-safe style rule? It's hard to go wrong with crisp white trainer. Classics such as the Nike Cortez and Adidas' SL 72 OGs are a safe bet, but Aloha also excels in this area. And for a slightly smarter, work-appropriate style, laceless is the way to go.

H! Fashion rounds up the best trainers to wear with dresses:

  • Speedcat OG Sneakers Unisex

    Puma

    Style with...

    A silky slip dress.

    If they're good enough for Emily Ratajkowski and Dua Lipa, they're good enough for moi. Inspired by a Formula 1 race shoes, these statement sneakers are both comfortable and super on trend right now.



  • Nike Cortez Trainers

    Nike

    Style with...

    A collared mini dress.

    I would go as far as to say that these are the cutest sneaker options on the market right now due to their pastel pink charm. The iconic Cortez silhouette is a fan favourite for many, especially when styled with frilly socks and a mini dress in the summer months. 

  • Adidas Taekwondo Mei Shoes

    Adidas

    Style with...

    A denim maxi dress and an oversized tee.

    If Rita Ora has a pair then that's how you know they're bang on trend.  These slip-on shoes are made with a premium cow leather upper with a pony hair finish and are smoothly lined with synthetic material. With a playful, intrinsically sporty appeal, these would seamlessly dial down a dressier piece or work within a more casual ensemble.

  • Salomon XT-6

    Salomon

    Style with...

    A colourful sun dress.

    There's a reason why every fashion girly in East London has a pair of Salomon sneakers. Comfortable, just the right amount of chunky and easy to style, these white options are perfect for wearing with jeans or a midi dress for a slice of Copenhagen-cool style.

  • Islington Sneaker

    Kurt Geiger

    Style with...

    A white peplum collar sun dress and a denim jacket

    Loved by Emily Ratajkowski - the coolest street style mogul of our generation, Kurt Geiger's Islington Sneaker is a fashion-forward take on a comfortable classic. Though available in multiple vibrant colourways, these baby blue options scream spring in more ways than one. 

  • SL72 OG

    Adidas

    Style with...

    A cream oversized suit and gold jewellery.

    Brown shoes are making a comeback and these sporty yet easy to style options are currently beloved by all the cool girls in the social media sphere.

  • Tb.490 Club Soft Tan Leather Sneakers

    Aloha

    Style with...

    A stretch-infused cami maxi dress.

    Arguably one of the hottest, most ntable footwear brands on every fashion lovers' radar right now is Spanish brand, Aloha. These particular options are an elevated take on the classic white trainer, featuring a tan-toned suede tongue and made from textured calf hair.

  • GEL-NYC Leather and Suede-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

    Asics

    Style with...

    A cream ribbed knit dress.

    An Asics noughties classic has been reworked to create this model, and as someone who isn't usually swayed by the Dad sneaker trend, I'm actually very into these. I like that the soles have an element of height without being overly chunky. Team with racer shades and a cap for maximum cool-girl appeal.

  • Flow Runner 2.0

    Loewe

    Style with...

    A ruched white linen midi.

    For those who favour a bold-toned option and a hint of luxury appeal, Loewe's Flow Runner 2.0 is the perfect merging of high-fashion and comfortable styling. Note that the hero style also comes in two other colourways, including a vibrant green and yellow combo.

  • Mexico 66

    Onitsuka Tiger

    Style with...

    A light-wash denim midaxi.

    Steeped in 80s cool, these canary yellow Onitsuka Tiger's are peak It-Girl in more ways than one. Inspired by the original LIMBER-UP training shoe, which was first introduced to the brand back in the 60s, the Mexico 66  is a modern icon.

  • Classics Women's Tornado Trainers

    Gola

    Style with...

    A crisp linen midi dress and a blue button-up cardigan.

    These retro-inspired trainers boast bold energy in the best way because we all know life is far to short to be wearing boring shoes. Made from nylon and suede and complete with a cushioned gum sole, these will instantly become your go-to shoe of choice.

How we chose:

  • Style and versatility: All our trainer picks feature a cool silhouette and work harmoniously with the dress styles we've suggested. When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best styles, we made sure that each of our choices feel either trend-relevant or timeless for maximum wearability. 
  • Variety: We've curated our edit with different styles in mind, ranging from high-tops to Dad sneakers.

Why you should trust me:

I am Hello! Fashion’s Fashion and Accessories Writer. With a love for all things fashion, I can usually be found playing dress-up in my own wardrobe and finding new outfit inspo and DIY musts on TikTok; nothing in my closet is safe from a safety-pin bow embellishment. I have been in the styling world for almost 6 years now, specialising in editorial features, luxury campaigns and music videos. As for the world of magazines, I have worked for various digital and print publications around the world, focusing on fashion. Basically, fashion is my bread and butter.

HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.

Sign up to HELLO! Fashion for style tips, cultural insights, must-have items, and more

Email Address

By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please click here.

More Hello! Fashion

See more